2 Calif. Climate Champions to be chosen

December 30, 2008 5:21:58 AM PST

California high school students with a passion for cleaning up the environment can sign up for a program to teach others about reducing their carbon footprint.Two students from California will be selected to represent the U.S. at a meeting of the International Climate Champions in Edinburgh, Scotland in late February.

They will join other students from 13 nations to take part in special workshops and projects aimed at conserving energy and reducing waste.